Java Weekly, Issue 205

Here we go…

1. Spring and Java

>> JUnit 5 Meets AssertJ [blog.codeleak.pl]

Although JUnit5 is much more flexible than the previous version, AssertJ is still a must.

>> Binding applications to HashiCorp's Vault with Spring in Cloud Foundry [spring.io]

A quick guide to binding a Spring application to a HashiCorp’s Vault service broker on Cloud Foundry.

>> How to Ensure Your Code Works With Older JDKs [blog.jooq.org]

The Animal Sniffer Maven Plugin can come in handy for complex scenarios.

Also worth reading:

• >> Oracle Joins Eclipse MicroProfile Project [infoq.com]

• >> End of first-class JDK 6 support [spring.io]

• >> Introducing the Hibernate Search JSR 352 mass indexing job [in.relation.to]

• >> Pure bliss with pure functions in Java [arnhem.luminis.eu]

• >> Spring cache annotations: some tips & tricks [foreach.be]

Webinars and presentations:

• >> Spring Tips: Spring Cloud Gateway [spring.io]

Time to upgrade:

• >> Spring Security 5.0.0.RELEASE Released [spring.io]

• >> Spring Boot 1.5.9 available now [spring.io]

• >> Spring REST Docs 2.0.0.RELEASE [spring.io]

• >> Spring REST Docs 1.2.3.RELEASE [spring.io]

• >> Spring Integration 5.0 GA Available [spring.io]

• >> Spring Integration for AWS 1.1 GA Available [spring.io]

• >> Spring Cloud Edgware.RELEASE Available [spring.io]

• >> Spring Data Ingalls SR9 and Kay SR2 released [spring.io]

• >> Spring Framework 5.0.2 and 4.3.13 available now [spring.io]

• >> Spring AMQP 1.7.5 and 2.0.1 Available [spring.io]

• >> Apache Log4j 2.10.0 released [mail-archives.apache.org]

2. Technical

>> Understanding Monads. A Guide for the Perplexed [infoq.com]

Monads are easier than you might think 🙂

Also worth reading:

• >> Effective print debugging [advancedweb.hu]

• >> IntelliJ IDEA 2017.3: New Preview panel for SVG editor, multiple soft limits and more [blog.jetbrains.com]

• >> API management with Kong [blog.codecentric.de]

• >> Blog CD Pipeline with AWS CodePipeline [skife.org]

• >> Renaming Magically With zmv [blog.thecodewhisperer.com]

• >> exa as ls replacement [blog.sebastian-daschner.com]

• >> Three Developer Tools I'm Thankful For [developer.okta.com]

3. Musings

>> How to become a Java Champion [vladmihalcea.com]

Some very cool insights into Vlad's journey to becoming a Java Champion.

>> Making the most out of conferences [blog.frankel.ch]

Plan, go offline, take notes… but don't overdo it.

>> Learning in a World Where Programming Skills Aren’t That Important [daedtech.com]

After a few years of commercial programming, it's very easy to reach the plateau and career stagnation and highly advanced programming skills will not help you progress further.

Also worth reading:

• >> 6 Years of Thoughts on Programming [henrikwarne.com]

• >> The Problem Solver [techblog.bozho.net]

• >> Remote Programming Jobs: How to Find Them and Why You Should [daedtech.com]

• >> Interview Rea [blog.code-cop.org]

• >> Challenges of Operating in Product-Mode [martinfowler.com]

4. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> Worthless Financial Projections [dilbert.com]

>> Brain Scan [dilbert.com]

>> Initial Coin Offering [dilbert.com]

5. Pick of the Week

This week I’ve finally announced the new material that’s coming in my security course – all related to Spring Security 5 (along with the upcoming price change):

>> The upcoming new modules in Learn Spring Security

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